LeBron James butchers Michael Jackson song at karaoke

Jan. 22, 2013
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LeBron sings 'Rock With You.' / YouTube

by Chris Chase, USA TODAY Sports

by Chris Chase, USA TODAY Sports

When LeBron James said he was taking his talents to South Beach, he wasn't talking about his vocals.

The Miami Heat superstar took the stage Monday night at a charity event hosted by teammate Shane Battier and performed Michael Jackson's classic Rock With You. Let's just say that all-around dominance on the basketball court doesn't equate to all-around dominance on the stage.

But we have not come here to bash LeBron. His performance was at a charity event that benefits youth and teens through philanthropy and scholarship programs. He got on stage and sold his performance without a hint of vanity. There's something admirable about that. The sweater: much less so.

An earlier clip we found was titled "LeBron sings 'Rock With You' by Michael Jackson." The use of "sings" was too generous. He's more saying the words with inflection while rhythmically swaying, like the father of a bride at a wedding.

Then we found a new clip that includes LeBron and Dwyane Wade serenading a woman with Shai's 1990s R&B classic "If I Ever Fall in Love."